In 1972, Alejandro Fernández & wife Esperanza Rivera of Pesquera de Duero initiated the renaissance of Ribera del Duero appellation with area's first modern wire-trained vineyard, their Viña Alta in Pesquera. Their entry level wine that’s a great value. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits. Palate shows red berry fruits and light spice, vivid acidity and firm tannins. Medium finish ending with fruit character. Tried a year ago, still tasting well.
In 1972, Alejandro Fernández & wife Esperanza Rivera of Pesquera de Duero initiated the renaissance of Ribera del Duero appellation with area's first modern wire-trained vineyard, their Viña Alta in Pesquera. Their entry level wine that’s a great value. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits. Palate shows red berry fruits and light spice, vivid acidity and firm tannins. Medium finish ending with fruit character. Tried a year ago, still tasting well.
May 30th, 2021
Violet and licorice. Red fruit. Tasty!
Violet and licorice. Red fruit. Tasty!
Mar 9th, 2019
Moderately extracted purple-red, excellent clarity. Canned green bean and black currant notes in nose initially, the veg notes changes to briar after an hour. Black currant and blackberry flavors, chewy tannins, tart berry finish, light but chewy seed tannin astringency in aftertaste. Worth decanting this one at least three hours, else it will be a bit lacking in fruit. Good acidity for food here.
Moderately extracted purple-red, excellent clarity. Canned green bean and black currant notes in nose initially, the veg notes changes to briar after an hour. Black currant and blackberry flavors, chewy tannins, tart berry finish, light but chewy seed tannin astringency in aftertaste. Worth decanting this one at least three hours, else it will be a bit lacking in fruit. Good acidity for food here.
Feb 23rd, 2019
A nose of berry and alderwood
Tart berry, eucalyptus, tobacco, cedar, river stone, and hints of prune juice.
This finishes with licking kumquats off of a cigar box. That citrus acidity.
This was the perfect year for this part of Spain, and continues to make me glad I stored a few away..
A nose of berry and alderwood
Tart berry, eucalyptus, tobacco, cedar, river stone, and hints of prune juice.
This finishes with licking kumquats off of a cigar box. That citrus acidity.
This was the perfect year for this part of Spain, and continues to make me glad I stored a few away..
Dec 8th, 2018
Feed store. Fertilizer.
Oct 5th, 2018Deeply extracted, purple. Sweet pea, cassis, butter and a touch of eucalyptus in nose. Black currant flavor, high seed tannin, skin astringency on finish.
Deeply extracted, purple. Sweet pea, cassis, butter and a touch of eucalyptus in nose. Black currant flavor, high seed tannin, skin astringency on finish.
Sep 3rd, 2018
Fresh - vibrant dark blue and black fruit at the Pesquera Tavern
Fresh - vibrant dark blue and black fruit at the Pesquera Tavern
Aug 1st, 2018
Deeper fruit than the Pesquera. Seemed a touch more modern but lovely none the less and my preference over the former on this night.
Deeper fruit than the Pesquera. Seemed a touch more modern but lovely none the less and my preference over the former on this night.
Jun 21st, 2018Purple red in color. Graphite, violet and cooked kale in nose. Earthy, mushrooms and mild blackberry flavor. Skin astringency on front of tongue, mild bitterness on finish. Worth decanting or aging a bit
Purple red in color. Graphite, violet and cooked kale in nose. Earthy, mushrooms and mild blackberry flavor. Skin astringency on front of tongue, mild bitterness on finish. Worth decanting or aging a bit
May 17th, 2018
Corked. Undrinkable.
Dec 23rd, 2017
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
